Hall & Woodhouse Ltd withdraws batch of bottled beer
Tuesday 11 December 2007
Hall & Woodhouse Ltd has withdrawn a batch of beer because the product contains sulphites, which are not mentioned on the product label. This makes the product a potential risk for people who are sensitive to sulphites. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.
Anyone who is sensitive to sulphur dioxide is advised not to drink this product. Some asthma sufferers have a sensitivity to sulphites and relatively small amounts may trigger an asthma attack.
Product details
- Fursty Ferret Ale, 500ml
- Best before: November 2008
- Batch code: L7312H
The company has withdrawn the affected batch and will relabel the bottles with the correct allergen information.
No other Hall & Woodhouse Ltd products are known to be affected.
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